Japan close borders /#Travel news

#Japan have confirmed the destination will bar entry to visitors from around the world as fears over a new #Covid-19 variant grow.

The decision comes just weeks after the country softened entry rules, largely in place since the outbreak of the pandemic last spring.

“We will ban the new entry of foreigners from around the world starting from November 30th,” Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida said.

#Omicron, the new variant of the coronavirus, was spotted in South Africa last week.

In response, Japan tightened entry restrictions for people arriving from South Africa and eight other countries in the region over the weekend.

Guests are currently required to undergo a ten-day quarantine at government-designated facilities.

Britain and a number of other destinations have also banned #travel from a number of destinations in southern Africa.

The new announcement means Japan will restore border controls it eased earlier this month for short-term business visitors, foreign students and workers.

Source: breakingtravelnews.com